Waiter / Waitress (Evening Shift)

How2Apply Talent Network
Somerset West, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 4 hours ago
Full-time Hospitality & Tourism
R5 500 – R7 250/month
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Job Description

You'll look after tables at a family steakhouse in Somerset West, from the first greeting to the final bill. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

Home base is a family steakhouse on the Somerset West side of Western Cape.

The work, day to day

  • Mix cocktails, pour draught and serve shooters to spec at the bar.
  • Check back two minutes after mains land and fix problems on the spot.
  • Carry plates to the right seat without auctioning food at the table.
  • Restock the bar fridges and help with the weekly stock count.
  • Explain specials, allergens and wine pairings in plain words.

Must-haves

  • Neat grooming and a friendly manner under pressure
  • Happy to work nights, weekends and public holidays
  • Grade 10 or higher; matric is a plus
  • At least 6 months of waitering, bar or coffee shop experience

Helpful, not essential

  • A barista course certificate or latte-art skills
  • Responsible Service of Alcohol training

What's in it for you

  • Late-shift lift home within a set radius
  • Paid menu and wine tastings so you can sell with confidence
  • Staff meal on every shift
  • Uniform supplied and laundered

Applying, step by step

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Somerset West really suit you before you apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): certified copy of your ID plus your food handler or barista certificate, if you have one.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 7 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Somerset West.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

  • Walk in with your CV between 2pm and 4pm when managers have time, not during lunch or dinner service.
  • Recruiters ask about a difficult table, so have one real story ready about how you turned it around.

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Job details
SalaryR5 500 – R7 250/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationSomerset West, Western Cape
CategoryHospitality & Tourism
ExperienceEntry level
Posted30 October 2026
Closing Date6 December 2026
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